Shivani Jani | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Shivani Jani | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Smt. S. M. Shah Pharmacy College, India

👨‍🎓Profiles

🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Shivani Jani began her academic journey with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) in 2017 from B.K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot under Gujarat Technological University (GTU), securing a CGPA of 7.63. Her passion for pharmaceutical quality assurance led her to pursue an M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance from the same college, graduating in 2019 with a CGPA of 8.06. A high achiever from early on, she excelled in her school education with outstanding scores—92.67% in HSC and 91.67% in SSC under GSHSEB. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Science from Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, which showcases her commitment to continued academic excellence.

👩‍🔬 Professional Endeavors

Ms. Jani holds the position of Assistant Professor at Smt. S. M. Shah Pharmacy College, Mahemdavad, where she has been contributing since January 2020. She brings with her over 4 years and 6 months of combined experience in teaching, research, and industry. Her brief yet insightful industrial experience includes a role as QC Assistant at Mifamed Medical Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad. Furthermore, she completed multiple industry training programs and projects during and after her B.Pharm and M.Pharm studies in reputed firms like Corona Remedies Pvt. Ltd. and Mifamed Medical Pvt. Ltd.

📚 Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Jani’s research interests lie deeply in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. Her M.Pharm thesis titled “Study of Regulatory Requirements for Pharmaceuticals in Non-European Union States like Kosovo, Ukraine, and Serbia” under the mentorship of Dr. Nilesh Patel reflects her global outlook in compliance and policy frameworks. For her Ph.D., she is currently working on “Analytical Method Development and Validation of Therapeutically Useful Combination of Drugs” under the guidance of Dr. Ujashkumar Shah, which emphasizes her focus on precision, validation, and analytical methodologies in drug development. She has guided 3 completed and 2 ongoing M.Pharm projects, demonstrating her dedication to mentoring young researchers.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Ms. Jani has significantly contributed to both academic and professional settings through her dual roles in teaching and research. Her knowledge in regulatory affairs and quality control bridges academic rigor with real-world pharmaceutical practices. By training future pharmacists and guiding their research endeavors, she plays a crucial role in elevating the standards of pharmaceutical education in India. Her experience with international regulatory frameworks makes her an emerging voice in global pharmaceutical compliance education.

📑 Academic Citations

While still pursuing her Ph.D., Ms. Jani’s research work, particularly her regulatory and analytical focus, positions her well for future scholarly contributions. As she completes her doctoral studies and continues publishing, her academic citations and impact are expected to grow steadily, adding value to the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Ms. Jani is equipped with a wide range of technical competencies in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Regulatory Documentation. Her hands-on experience in analytical method validation, regulatory submissions, and industry-grade QC protocols adds depth to her academic teachings. She is adept at both theoretical frameworks and laboratory techniques, which she leverages in both her lectures and research projects.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Since joining Smt. S. M. Shah Pharmacy College, she has been actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy students. Her teaching style blends theoretical understanding with practical insights drawn from her industry stints. With over 1.5 years of postgraduate teaching experience, she has guided multiple research projects, instilling analytical thinking and regulatory compliance awareness among students.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Ms. Shivani Jani is on a promising trajectory to leave a lasting legacy in the field of pharmaceutical education and research. Her dedication to quality assurance and regulatory affairs is evident in her academic pursuits, mentorship, and research initiatives. With the completion of her Ph.D., she aims to further strengthen her contributions by publishing in high-impact journals, participating in international conferences, and fostering industry-academia collaborations. Her future work is expected to address current gaps in drug validation techniques and regulatory frameworks, ultimately shaping policies and improving pharmaceutical practices.

📖Notable Publications

  1. Title: Quantitative Computation of Synthetic Mixture Comprising Sitagliptin and Dapagliflozin from Synthetic Mixture by Vierdot’s Method
    Authors: P. Patel, Y. Patel, S. Jani, K. Detholia
    Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Discovery, 1 (2), 1–5
    Year: 2022

  2. Title: Quantitative estimation of sitagliptin and dapagliflozin propanediol monohydrate in synthetic mixture using 1st order derivative spectroscopy simultaneous spectrophotometric method
    Authors: S. Jani, R. Shukla, P. Patel, B. Mehta, K. Detholia
    Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Analysis, 9 (1), 28–34
    Year: 2022

  3. Title: Regulatory Perspective: Human‐Machine Interfaces
    Authors: A. Patel, R. Patel, R. Patel, B. Prajapati, S. Jani
    Journal: Human‐Machine Interface: Making Healthcare Digital, pp. 375–410
    Year: 2023

  4. Title: Clinical Management of Renal Diseases
    Authors: S. Jani, H. Katariya, B. Prajapati
    Journal: Current Trends in the Diagnosis and Management of Metabolic Disorders, pp. 201–218
    Year: 2023

  5. Title: Development of a Quality by Design Based Eco-Friendly RP-HPLC Method for Ticagrelor and Aspirin
    Authors: S. Jani, U. Shah, J. Patel, M. Dua
    Journal: Green Analytical Chemistry, Article 100271
    Year: 2025

  6. Title: Regulatory Considerations for Cancer Vaccines Development
    Authors: S.N. Jani, H.B. Katariya, B.G. Prajapati
    Journal: Cancer Vaccination and Challenges, pp. 345–380
    Year: 2024

 

Ozgur Afsar | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozgur Afsar | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Ege University, Turkey

Profiles

Early Academic Pursuits

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozgur Afsar began his academic journey at Ege University, where he pursued his Ph.D. in Physics. His early academic interests centered around complex systems and nonequilibrium thermodynamics, fields that would go on to shape his future research path. He was also affiliated with Celal Bayar University in his early years, contributing to nuclear statistical mechanics through ARDEB 3501-funded research.

Professional Endeavors

Currently serving as a faculty member at the Faculty of Science, Ege University, Dr. Afsar has also carried out prestigious postdoctoral research at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany. His academic career is marked by a strong foundation in theoretical physics, complexity, and entropy analysis, with leadership and consultancy roles in numerous TÜBİTAK and BAP-funded national research projects.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Afsar’s research delves into entropy-based complexity measures, dynamical systems, and statistical mechanics. His work has practical implications, particularly in analyzing physiological signals in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, ALS, and Huntington’s disease. He has applied advanced mathematical models to real-world problems, blending theoretical frameworks with experimental data, and has developed robust measures for complexity in both natural and synthetic time series.

Impact and Influence

With 16 publications in high-impact journals such as Physica D, Entropy, Scientific Reports, and Chaos, Dr. Afsar has established himself as a prominent researcher in his field. His citation index of 8 reflects a growing academic footprint, supported by fruitful collaborations with renowned scholars like Prof. Dr. Juergen Kurths and Dr. Norbert Marwan. His studies on entropy, nonequilibrium states, and complex dynamics have enhanced our understanding of chaotic systems and self-organization.

Academic Cites and Collaborations

Dr. Afsar maintains an active Google Scholar profile here, where his research is accessible to the global academic community. He is deeply involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, notably with institutions in Germany and Türkiye, which amplify the international scope and relevance of his work.

Technical Skills

His expertise spans time series analysis, recurrence quantification, entropy metrics, nonextensive statistical mechanics, and computational modeling. These tools are foundational in his research on both physical systems and biological signals, revealing patterns that contribute to diagnostics and system behavior analysis.

Teaching Experience

As an associate professor, Dr. Afsar has mentored undergraduate and graduate students at Ege University, guiding them through complex theoretical and experimental physics. His consultancy role in TÜBİTAK’s BİDEB 2209-A projects also reflects his engagement in academic development and support of emerging scholars in the field of entropy analysis and dynamical systems.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking ahead, Dr. Afsar aims to expand the application of complexity measures to broader scientific problems, including climate dynamics and medical diagnostics. His interdisciplinary methodology and commitment to research excellence position him as a vital contributor to the evolution of statistical physics and applied mathematics. His trajectory promises to influence both theoretical exploration and practical innovation in the years to come.

Notable Publications

Recurrence Quantification Analysis at work: Quasi-periodicity based interpretation of gait force profiles for patients with Parkinson disease
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli, N. Marwan
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2018

Probability densities for the sums of iterates of the sine-circle map in the vicinity of the quasiperiodic edge of chaos
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli
Journal: Physical Review E—Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Year: 2010

Generalized Huberman-Rudnick scaling law and robustness of q-Gaussian probability distributions
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli
Journal: Europhysics Letters
Year: 2013

Entropy-based complexity measures for gait data of patients with Parkinson's disease
Authors: O. Afsar, U. Tirnakli, J. Kurths
Journal: Chaos: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science
Year: 2016

Renormalized entropy for one dimensional discrete maps: periodic and quasi-periodic route to chaos and their robustness
Authors: O. Afsar, G.B. Bagci, U. Tirnakli
Journal: The European Physical Journal B
Year: 2013